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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 2,560.96, 3,532.04 and 2,211.04

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 2,560.96, 3,532.04 and 2,211.04 is: 3,049.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    2,560.96 : 3,532.04 = 2,211.04 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    2,560.96/3,532.04 = 2,211.04/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    2,560.96x = 3,532.04 × 2,211.04
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    2,560.96x = 7,809,481.72
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 7,809,481.72/2,560.96
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 3,049.44

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